New York’s No-Fault Divorce
Feb 17, 2012
Are you looking to file an uncontested divorce? Is your marriage irretrievably broken? Are you no longer in love with your spouse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the attorneys and paral...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Questions and Answers
Feb 09, 2012
What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as Wage Earner Bankruptcy, is designed for individuals and married couples who are able to repay a...
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221(g) Visa Denials From Consular Offices
Feb 09, 2012
A 221(g) is a type of visa denial that occurs when a petitioner has not met the requirements for an approved visa petition. In this case, the petitioner becomes ineligible under INA Section 221(g) as m...
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H-1B: Prevailing Wages and Alternative Wage Survey
Jan 21, 2012
Wages for H-1B workers:
Prevailing wages is the average wages paid to similar employees in a certain occupation. However, wages differ from geographic location. Employers are required by the U.S. Depar...
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Common LCA Mistakes Resulting in Violations
Jan 21, 2012
An H-1B audit is conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and is an investigation into a companys use of Labor Condition Applications (LCA).
The USDOL will investigate the companys records and...
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Types of Penalties Associated With LCA Violations
Jan 21, 2012
Companies found in violation of the LCA may face three different types of penalties. The first type is civil monetary fines, in which there are three different levels of fines. The first level includes...
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Questions and Answers
Jan 21, 2012
What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 is a section of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that allows someone with a lot of debt to receive discharge (forgiveness) from all of his or her dischargeable debts, a...
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H-1B: How to Establish an Employer-Employee Relationship
Jan 21, 2012
Federal regulations require that all employers present evidence of an employer-employee relationship. In these instances, an employer must show that he or she has the right to supervise, direct, review...
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Cancellation of Removal Information
Jan 21, 2012
Cancellation of Removal is a form of relief for a person in a deportation case and is available to both permanent residents and nonpermanent residents. An illegal immigrant can apply for Cancellation o...
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Dream Act Basics
Dec 28, 2011
The Dream Act, also known as the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, was reintroduced in the Senate and House of Representatives on May 11, 2011. The Dream Act would give condition...
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